A network of mutual-aid groups has been labouring on the front lines of Sudan’s humanitarian crisis ever since the civil war began. “In many ways, they are the state now,” says one Sudanese expert https://t.co/g6ZWLWNS4R ...

Let's get more on the humanitarian situation in Gaza with UNICEF spokesperson and communications manager for Middle East and North Africa, Tess Ingram. Tess, good to have you with us. Uh, so as we're talking about here, under the terms of this ceasefire, Israel is supposed to allow this unrestricted aid into Gaza, but Israel is only allowing about half in right now because of this concern over the return of the remains of some of those hostages.Talk about the impact of that. Have you been able to scale up y ...

Hostage Situation & Humanitarian Crisis - The situation is described as a global humanitarian crisis, involving individuals from 39 different countries representing various religions [8] - Initially, there were 251 hostages, now reduced to a final 48, indicating progress but also highlighting the ongoing nature of the crisis [8] - Within the remaining 48 hostages, there are individuals of diverse nationalities and religions, including Nepalese, Arab Muslim, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Buddhist individuals [8] Community & National Impact - The return of remains and release of hostages evokes complex emotions, including pain, agony, and a need for guidance on moving forward [2] - The shared experience in Israel has united people, with rallies drawing 400,000 people, equivalent to 14 million in the United States per capita, demonstrating national solidarity [11][12] - The country is conflicted on how to feel, emphasizing that this is not a victory but the beginning of a difficult process of healing and recovery [5] Jewish Tradition & Respect - In Jewish tradition, the body is considered a holy vessel, guiding the principle to bring back all individuals, whether alive or not, treating them with utmost respect [10] - The focus remained on the collective group of 48 hostages, avoiding labels of deceased or alive, as everyone's life was considered hanging in the balance [9][11] Future Outlook - The process is not complete until all hostages are returned, emphasizing the ongoing commitment and the need to continue efforts [9] - The release of hostages is seen as an enabler for a painful national and regional process of healing and recovery, acknowledging the long road ahead [5][6]

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York. Senator, thanks for being with us, Reverend. It's good to be with you once again.Now, we we're in day 11 of this government shutdown. Speaker Johnson has said the House will not convene next week. Can you update us on what, if any, progress is being made this weekend and opening the government back up.Well, look, uh, Rev, the the Republicans are feeling the heat. There are four reasons, but above all is healthcare. We have a health care crisis in ...

This is a real humanitarian crisis. If vulnerable people want to come into Sinai, should Egypt let them in. Come on, you know, let us be serious.There is no what so-called voluntary displacement or forced displacement. Displacement is displacement. The Israeli intention is to eradicate people from their homeland.But I'm talking about the Palestinian people. They want to flee on their own valition because they are nervous. Should they not be allowed in.those will leave their own homeland, they will not be en ...

WHAT THEIR PUNISHMENT NEEDS TO BE, AND IT'S NOT. SUMMARY EXECUTION. >> PROFESSOR RACHEL VANLANDINGHAM, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.AND JOINING ME NOW IS DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN ADAM SMITH, RANKING MEMBER OF THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE. AND CONGRESSMAN, THIS IS THE SECOND STRIKE ALLEGEDLY TARGETING VENEZUELAN DRUG CARTELS THIS MONTH. WHAT'S YOUR REACTION.AND IS CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT REQUIRED FOR THIS. WE'VE SEEN BOTH ADMINISTRATIONS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE TAKE ACTION WITHOUT SEEKING CONGRESSIONAL APPRO ...

The US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt released the outline for a plan to end the conflict in Sudan, which has touched off the world's worst humanitarian crisis https://t.co/YaER49GJCt ...

Obviously want to talk about a lot of things but let's start with what happened in DohaQatar yesterday. We heard from the White House. We uh read what President Trump put on Truth Social. Just so we have some clarity. What is your position on this Israeli strike against the political office of Hamas in Doha? Mine's very simple. I'm an ambassador. So my position is whatever the White House just said. And that honestly is the position. the the White House position and the White House statement was very clear ...

Tonight, Gazin journalists laying to rest several more of their own. Al Jazzer said Israeli strikes killed five of its staff in a tent Sunday in Gaza City. Israel claimed the strike, accusing Al Jazzer reporter Anas Sharif of leading a Hamas terror cell, a charge he and Alazer have repeatedly denied.Palestinian officials in Gaza say at least 238 journalists have been killed by Israel. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to expand fighting in the Gaza Strip, saying last night he has no choice ...

Funerals were held today for the five Al Jazzer journalists killed Sunday by an Israeli air strike. Israel claimed that one of them, correspondent Anas al- Sharif, worked for Hamas, a claim NBC News has not verified, but which both his employer and the Committee to Protect Journalists have strenuously denied. The team was in a tent in Gaza City when what Alazera is calling the targeted assassination occurred.Al Jazzer has been one of the only sources of reporting on the ground inside Gaza exposing a devasta ...